The Cobbled Classics Cycle Tours team is made up of experienced people who are passionate about cycling.
We love cycling as much as you do so we can guarantee that this is an unmissable opportunity for every racing fan. We have carefully designed each aspect of the schedule in order to ensure that 'once in a lifetime' experience.
Emma keeps a personal diary and guestbook so you can keep up to date with her activities here.
A number of the photos on our site were taken by Graham Watson, an exceptional cycling photographer. Our sincere thanks go to him for allowing us to use his work. You can see more of his work here and can buy items from his shop here. Thanks again Graham.
Visit the Eddy Merckx website here.
Christel has over 20 years experience organising cycle tour groups. For the past 10 years she has been the team manager of Vlaanderen Ladies Cycling team. Over the years she has produced world champions and Tour de France champions in her team. Her husband is Rik Van Slyke the QuickStep manager. She lives in Gent. She speaks fluent English, French and Dutch. Christel brings to the team her drive, determination and many, many contacts.
Emma is known as not only a professional cyclist but also now a commentator for Eurosport. She has been a professional for 10 years now and has resided in Belgium for 3 years. In the Commonwealth Games she won the bronze medal only 6 months after breaking her back in a hit and run accident. She brings to the team her dedication and organisational skills, plus her profound knowledge of the Flanders area. She speaks Dutch and English.
